Where are Hondas Made?

It’s a question we hear all the time: Is Honda an American company?

Technically, no. Honda is a Japanese automaker that was founded in 1948 and still has its global headquarters in Tokyo. But that doesn’t mean your Honda was shipped across the ocean. In fact, most of the Hondas you see on the road in Minnesota, and across the U.S., were built right here in America.

Over the past 40 years, Honda has become one of the most established automotive manufacturers in the country. The company began building vehicles in the U.S. in 1982, and today, nearly two-thirds of the Honda vehicles sold in America are assembled at plants across several states.

Marysville, Ohio

Honda’s first U.S. production facility opened in Marysville in 1979 as a motorcycle plant before shifting to cars 1982 and remains one of the company’s flagship plants. It builds the Accord and Accord Hybrid, along with a few Acura models like the TLX and Integra.

East Liberty, Ohio

This facility is where many of Honda’s most popular SUVs are built. The CR-V and Passport both roll off the line here and are among the best-selling vehicles in the Midwest.

Lincoln, Alabama

Honda’s Alabama plant handles larger family-focused vehicles like the Odyssey, Pilot, and Ridgeline. It also builds the Passport and produces V6 engines for a variety of Honda models.

Greensburg, Indiana

The Indiana plant is home to Civic production, including the CR-V and CR-V Hybrid. If you’ve driven a Civic in the past few years, there’s a good chance it came from this facility.

Anna, Ohio

This location doesn’t build vehicles, but it plays a critical role in Honda’s supply chain. The Anna plant manufactures engines and powertrain components that are shipped to other vehicle assembly plants across North America.

Russells Point, Ohio

Russells Point handles transmission production and other drivetrain systems. It supports several assembly plants with components essential to both gas and hybrid vehicles.

So, Is Honda American?

Not exactly. But Honda has a deep footprint in the U.S. and builds more vehicles here than many brands that market themselves as American. The company employs tens of thousands of workers across its U.S. facilities and continues to invest heavily in American manufacturing.

So while Honda’s roots are in Japan, the car you’re driving was likely made by a team of American workers in Ohio, Alabama, or Indiana.

If you’re curious about where a specific Honda model is built or want to check out our inventory of American-assembled vehicles, stop by Walser Honda in Burnsville or click here for our most comprehensive breakdown of manufacturing locations. We’re happy to walk you through it.